May 4, 2018

Peace and Justice For All? – The reFRESH

Photo courtesy Human Pictures / Equal Justice Initiative Written by Jackson Bird. This week we’re reflecting on the opening of the National Memorial for Peace & Justice and the cultural amnesia of a certain rapper. What we’re checking out… We’ve had our eyes on the opening of the National Memorial for Peace & Justice, colloquially referred to […]

December 22, 2017

Year of The Outspoken: A reFRESH of 2017

Art by Franziska Barczyk Written by Jackson Bird. While we can’t wait for 2017 to be over, one good thing to come out of it was the silence breakers, resisters and rabble-rousers who spoke out for justice and equality. 2017 was the year of speaking up, refusing to stay in our lanes, reclaiming our time, and breaking […]

November 10, 2017

One Year Later, And Fighting On

Art by Bmike Odums Written by Jackson Bird. This week we’re applauding the brave people who continue to come forward against their abusers, celebrating a much-needed election night win, and keeping conference season fresh. What we’re checking out… The past couple of weeks have been an absolute roller coaster in the news cycle. It was a […]

October 6, 2017

Beyond thoughts and prayers – The reFRESH

Artwork by Wendy McNaughton Written by Jackson Bird. This week, we’re looking beyond thoughts and prayers to make real change, defending the right to protest, and practicing #NoBromo. What we’re checking out… On Monday morning, we awoke to the news of the deadliest mass shooting in recent U.S. history. As we worked through our grief, discourse proceeded […]

September 22, 2017

Reclaiming Our Time – The reFRESH

Image via Women’s March. Artwork by Iman Geddy. Written by Jackson Bird. This week, we’re watching HRC share What Happened, learning about the larger impact of deportation, and reclaiming time for all women. What we’re checking out… The Emmy’s on Sunday were refreshingly dominated by people of color, women, and queer folks (if you haven’t watched […]

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